Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2024-2025 DEI Co-Chairs: Zahra Eslami (she/her) and Mansi M. Majeed (she/her) — Diversity {at} LWPTSA.net

LWPTSA Council is committed to advocating for institutional and systemic changes that ensure equity, justice, respect and inclusion of all children. Council strives to be anti-discriminatory, inclusive and to welcome all voices. We are seeking to learn from our community, and grow as individuals and as an organization.

Learn more about Council’s Financial Equity Program

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DEI Committee Meetings

Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets virtually via Zoom one Wednesday each month from October through May at 7 pm. Dates and times are subject to change. Register below to receive the Zoom links.

• Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link) *Rescheduled from original Oct. 2 date to honor those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
• Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Wednesday February 5, 2025 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (7 – 8:30 pm online via Zoom — Register for link)

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Financial Equity Program

While all of our PTAs have a mission of supporting and enriching the educational opportunities and experiences in their communities, we recognize that there are varying levels of financial and volunteer resources accessible within those communities. As the larger community that encompasses all of the individual PTA communities, LWPTSA Council will work to facilitate the voluntary sharing of resources among local PTAs.

How to Give
PTAs can make any financial contribution their membership approves by Oct. 31.
Giving is voluntary. Individual donations are also welcome (they can’t be restricted to a specific school).

Please send your donations to:
LWPTSA Council 2.8
PO Box 97039
Redmond WA 98073

How to Receive
Local PTAs can complete a grant application (DOCX or fillable PDF) to request funding for a specific item or experience. Submit completed applications to Diversity {at} LWPTSA.net. Funds should be utilized in the year they are given to the greatest extent possible.

If you need assistance completing the form, please email Diversity {at} LWPTSA.net.

Questions?
Please refer to this FAQ (PDF) for answers to many of the questions we have received so far regarding the Financial Equity Program. If you have additional questions after reading the FAQ, please email Diversity {at} LWPTSA.net.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Updates

• Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAsOctober 9, 2024
• New & International Families — We Have an Event to Welcome You!September 5, 2024
• Spotlight: What Does Inclusion Look Like for Your PTA?June 9, 2024
• National PTA 2024 Virtual Convention Registration Is OpenMarch 30, 2024
• Apply for a National PTA Jan Harp Domene Diversity & Inclusion AwardMarch 12, 2024
• Student Poet Gives Poignant Keynote on the Importance of Representation at LWPTSA Council LuncheonFebruary 28, 2024
• 2023 Welcome Event for New & International Families in LWSDOctober 4, 2023

Local & Council PTA Resources

• LWPTSA Council Resource Guide for Heritage/Cultural/International Nights (PDF)
• Sample PTA DEI Plans: Example 1 | Example 2 (PDF)
• DEI Book List (PDF)
• Cultural Calendar With Related Book Recommendations (PDF)

National PTA Resources

• Building a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive PTA
• 2024-2025 Multicultural Calendar | Calendario Multicultural
• LGBTQ Community Inclusivity in PTA
• LGBTQ Glossary, 2020 (PDF)
• PTA Local Leader Guidance for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 2020 (PDF)
• How to Engage Underrepresented Groups
• Training: Turn Your Commitment to DEI Into Action (YouTube video)
• Learning Series: 10 Minutes to PTA the Transformative Way (YouTube videos)
  • Let’s Talk About Bias
  • Let’s Talk About Language Inclusivity
  • Let’s Talk About Microaggressions
  • Let’s Talk About Racial Equity Programming
  • Let’s Talk About Inclusive Meetings
  • Let’s Talk About Allyship
  • Let’s Talk About Ableism
  • Let’s Talk About Community Partnerships

National PTA Statements

National PTA Position Statements are official documents outlining the opinion, will or intent of the association and require national action to seek resolution on the issue.

• Say Their Names: Addressing Institutional or Systemic Racism (PDF)
• Inclusive Curricula in K-12 Education (PDF)

Questions? Please contact Diversity {at} LWPTSA.net.